Science and Technology in the National Interest:

The Presidential Appointment Process

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Size: 32 pages, 8.5 x 11

Publication Year:2001

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Committee on Science, Engineering, and Public Policy, National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering, Institute of Medicine
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This report is the second edition of the 1992 COSEPUP report "Science and Technology Leadership in American Government: Ensuring the Best Presidential Appointments." As was the case with the original report, this report analyzes the federal government's capacity ...
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Front Matter	i-x
Report	1-6	(skim)
50 Most Urgent science and Technology Presidential Appointments	7-8	(skim)
Panel Biographies	9-12	(skim)
Appendix	13-22	(skim)

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This report is the second edition of the 1992 COSEPUP report "Science and Technology Leadership in American Government: Ensuring the Best Presidential Appointments." As was the case with the original report, this report analyzes the federal government's capacity to recruit highly qualified individuals for the top science and technology (S&T)-related leadership positions in the executive branch and makes appropriate recommendations.

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Presidential Appointments Homepage

The initial report and appendix are also available in PDF format.